What proof do you have that you can do the job when the time comes? Am not only working out but studying too. (Yes I have the fdny book they use). I don't think this **** is going to be easy and I take nothing for granted. Have any one up here ask me what I score on the exam that every one took. NO!!! Because everyone made up their mind about ph with out even getting a chance to know them. I took the exam at the same time all the oc guys took it. PH had a chance to take the test in Jan and I think thats why some ph dont have their scores as of yet. I also took exam 6019 . So please don't tell me that I will not be ready when the time comes. I will be more then ready. Almostthere have a lot of info as well as some of the other ph and all everyone do is bash them. Like it or not PH are here and all will work together. I am not telling any one to invite them over for dinner, but be respectful and cordial to each other on the borad, A lot of guys up here will ask a ph a question and want it anwser but if a ph ask a question they get bash for it.

Whymetoo, pm me. Ur pm is off. I also emailed u at the Yahoo email adddsss u gave me last time but u never responded.

05-23-2013, 04:57 PM

mannyjay

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

I finally got in touch with my investigator today after trying for a couple weeks and all she could tell me was just to wait. She gave up zero info on my situation.

You just called to confirm if you're fully qualified and to see if your investigation is complete?

05-23-2013, 05:00 PM

HopefulFF

Quote:

Originally Posted by vekdoggs75

1100s - Hoping January. Honestly the feeling I had after the exam and protest session, I will happily take that list #.

Nice! We'll prob be there together (hopefully)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

I finally got in touch with my investigator today after trying for a couple weeks and all she could tell me was just to wait. She gave up zero info on my situation.

Your investigators initials VM?

05-23-2013, 05:23 PM

chadxmerch

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyjay

You just called to confirm if you're fully qualified and to see if your investigation is complete?

I called just to try to get an update and to see if my reference letters were sent out. She just said to keep waiting and she can't tell me anything. She never answers her phone and last week I got through to someone and they said she was already gone for the day at 3:30.

05-23-2013, 05:26 PM

dawk34

Quote:

Originally Posted by infolet333

Oh wow would you look at that. I complain about not being scheduled for a medical and guess what I find when I walk outside and check my mailbox?

High 200s here scheduled for a medical on june 6. Hope I get lucky and get some more of my wishes granted lol.

Nice! Good luck! Maybe I should complain and it will be there tomorrow. *crosses fingers*

05-23-2013, 05:26 PM

chadxmerch

Quote:

Originally Posted by HopefulFF

Nice! We'll prob be there together (hopefully)

Your investigators initials VM?

Yeah, I'm sure she is swamped with work, but it just sucks being kept in the dark about the process, especially when some people have said that their investigator basically told them they are good to go.

05-23-2013, 05:36 PM

vekdoggs75

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

I called just to try to get an update and to see if my reference letters were sent out. She just said to keep waiting and she can't tell me anything. She never answers her phone and last week I got through to someone and they said she was already gone for the day at 3:30.

Long day I see

05-23-2013, 05:42 PM

HopefulFF

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

Yeah, I'm sure she is swamped with work, but it just sucks being kept in the dark about the process, especially when some people have said that their investigator basically told them they are good to go.

She's a really nice lady, but very tight lipped, that's how I knew she was your investigator too. I've gotten the same answer every time I've spoken to her. I've never had a problem getting in touch with her when I call between 9-930AM.

05-23-2013, 05:44 PM

Moxham

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawk34

Nice! Good luck! Maybe I should complain and it will be there tomorrow. *crosses fingers*

I haven't been home yet to check, but I've been getting my invites a day after other people get them, people after me on the list. Not sure why, as I'm in the city.

05-23-2013, 07:27 PM

Styk97

Quote:

Originally Posted by FdnyFFHopeful

I'll try this weekend to swing by.

They sent out packets to 733 on the OC list with about up to 500 scheduled for cpat and 200 for the medical give or take and won't be going much higher than 200 for the July class

I am in the 600s and I already took the CPAT if you are keeping track.

05-23-2013, 07:28 PM

Styk97

Quote:

Originally Posted by HopefulFF

Nice! We'll prob be there together (hopefully)

Your investigators initials VM?

Mine is VM, I am sure that they are busy, but I have called a few times, left messages and sent an email and I havent heard back yet. I still have stuff to bring down..

05-23-2013, 07:38 PM

NycQ83

Quote:

Originally Posted by infolet333

Oh wow would you look at that. I complain about not being scheduled for a medical and guess what I find when I walk outside and check my mailbox?

High 200s here scheduled for a medical on june 6. Hope I get lucky and get some more of my wishes granted lol.

so what do we think, they sent out another 50 medicals. up to 300 now?

05-23-2013, 07:42 PM

HopefulFF

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styk97

Mine is VM, I am sure that they are busy, but I have called a few times, left messages and sent an email and I havent heard back yet. I still have stuff to bring down..

my guess would be since you're most likely slotted for January she's working on other people right now. I've heard a few people with #s even in the 400s that were basically told this (by other investigators).

Quote:

Originally Posted by NycQ83

so what do we think, they sent out another 50 medicals. up to 300 now?

probably some where around that. I am between 300-350, didn't get anything today although I've been getting all my stuff a day or 2 later than everyone else.

05-23-2013, 07:52 PM

FDNY4Life

FDNY medical

My friend is between 300 and 315 and still no meidcal date but done with everything else

05-23-2013, 09:23 PM

Manhattan Medic

Quote:

Originally Posted by GIMMEFIRE600

HOLD ON.

A probie, who just got out of the fire academy, didn't know how to connect to the hydrant?

MM could you elaborate on your training.

Of course we were taught how to hook up to hydrants. That said, guys want to teach, and want to know that their probie knows how to do it. Maybe there's a specific thing that they do/know that they want to pass on. To put it in a different light: If you make it and are a probie in your new company and a guy says lets go practice hooking up to a hydrant are you going to say "nah I'm good, we learned that at the rock"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gianni1028

Ohh okay, thanks alot man for the info. Another question, i live in bensonhurst brooklyn, and dont have a car, and was just wondering if you guys think it would be plausable to take public transportation to the Academy, or do you guys think thats definately too out of the wayand im most definately going to need a car? Thanks alot again.

You really want a car, or advanced knowledge of a carpool that will be in your company (alpha or bravo) so that you're both going in early/late at the same time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chadxmerch

If you're slated for the first academy like I am (if I get in), I'll just give you a ride. I live in sunset park and plan on getting a group of people together to cut down on the tolls.

First?

05-23-2013, 09:51 PM

FdnytolifeE293

Just got back from the fire museum, and must say it was great to be around good people,food, and wine lol. One fireman (I believe) tried to get my son to wear the helmet but my son got scared. Proby school looks more difficult than anyone thinks so be best prepared.

05-23-2013, 09:54 PM

Ext. 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by FdnytolifeE293

Just got back from the fire museum, and must say it was great to be around good people,food, and wine lol. One fireman (I believe) tried to get my son to wear the helmet but my son got scared. I must say proby school look a lot more difficult than anyone thinks so be best prepared.

I was gonna hit the
Museum tomorrow, I have a few hours between stuff tomorrow. How is the exhibit?

05-23-2013, 10:06 PM

FdnytolifeE293

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext. 17

I was gonna hit the
Museum tomorrow, I have a few hours between stuff tomorrow. How is the exhibit?

It was great, lots of pictures! But I think it was just for today as far as the ceremony goes. But some portraits were selling around 250-300 dollars. I took a look at the 9/11 exhibit and it was touching to see all those things in that room. Other than that everything was great. If you have a wife and kids bring them along and watch them have a great time.

05-23-2013, 10:30 PM

Ext. 17

Quote:

Originally Posted by FdnytolifeE293

It was great, lots of pictures! But I think it was just for today as far as the ceremony goes. But some portraits were selling around 250-300 dollars. I took a look at the 9/11 exhibit and it was touching to see all those things in that room. Other than that everything was great. If you have a wife and kids bring them along and watch them have a great time.

I have a wife and kid, but they are going out of town for the weekend. I'm
The vet in the family and I work while
They play! Hahah. I knew I missed the reception, but I think the exhibit is going for a few days. Hopefully I can catch some of it tomorrow. Ive been there a few times, I agree the
9/11 room is a whole other experience. Very humbling.
It would be cool if the photographer would make a book.

05-23-2013, 10:44 PM

fftank21

Need a little help guys. When you guys recieved your investigation packages in the mail for the initial intake interview, where did it come from. As in, what was the return address on it?

05-23-2013, 11:17 PM

chadxmerch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manhattan Medic

First?

Yeah, the first off the list that basically all of us are on, FDNY Exam 2000.

05-24-2013, 01:00 PM

TomFromQueens

Is the FDNY museum open on Memorial Day ? I wanted to go tomorrow but the weather looks like it's going to be a complete washout.

05-24-2013, 02:34 PM

almostthere

Quote:

Originally Posted by HopefulFF

She's a really nice lady, but very tight lipped, that's how I knew she was your investigator too. I've gotten the same answer every time I've spoken to her. I've never had a problem getting in touch with her when I call between 9-930AM.

As you guys can see your Investigators are not allowed to give you an update. But, if you listen closely when inquiring about your situation they may be Indirectly telling you something. I kid you not, I was indirectly informed I am good to go. There were certain terms my Investigator used while I was inquiring about my situation.

05-24-2013, 03:30 PM

brian_patrick

Quote:

Originally Posted by almostthere

As you guys can see your Investigators are not allowed to give you an update. But, if you listen closely when inquiring about your situation they may be Indirectly telling you something. I kid you not, I was indirectly informed I am good to go. There were certain terms my Investigator used while I was inquiring about my situation.

Verbal cues, especially over a phone, can be misleading. Just my experience not specifically with FDNY but just in general. I wouldn't go off them.

05-24-2013, 04:11 PM

FDNYGUY28

If they say you are a qualified candidate that usually means congrats lol
IMO from what I've been told .